I spent the Easter break with my head down, putting together my newest pattern. With the computer choosing to spontaneously freeze at critical moments… with my frustration at "things not happening quickly enough"… Easter chocolate came in pretty handy. Funny how chocolate can just hit the spot, soothing the frustrated and impatient soul. : )
Would you like to see the "As Roses Bloom" pattern cover? It's hot off the press. Lori, of Pattern Press, is printing them as we speak.
With all the recent pattern writing said and done I feel like celebrating! There's just one thing to do. It's time for an…
“As Roses Bloom” is a small quilt pattern ~ approximately 18 ½" x 29". The centre panel may be used to create a small cushion ~ 11" x 15 ½". The pattern is filled with photographic detail for creating 3-dimensional roses, rosebuds and semi-detached leaves. You will also find a simple quilt label design included, which coordinates with leafy boughs of the centre panel.
If you'd like to see more "As Roses Bloom" photos.. there are some new photo albums over on the left. You can also see them here and here.
I have 2 patterns to give away!!
~ Simply leave a little comment on this post to be in the running ~
Entries end at midnight, May 5th. So plenty of time for you to spread the word… do you have a quilting friend with a soft spot for roses?
Did you know there is a One Day In May facebook page ? I'd love to see you there! "Liking" the page means instant delivery of my new blog posts to your newsfeed. You can also link up with other stitchers and be notified of upcoming craft events. There is quite the craft community happening over there. Who said facebook is for computer bound teens?
Until next time,
Melissa x
Ps. If anyone has any trouble posting a comment, please email me (see top left under my photo) and I will put your entry in for you. : )
Melissa… I am so happy for you… congratulations on your new design. I LOVE roses. I carried them on my wedding day and they were in my hair.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Sandyn
It’s been fun watching this new pattern grow and come to fruition. Congratulations. The cover is beautiful, the pattern sublime. You are so very talented. I should think you’d do well with your new patterns as they are just different enough to stand out among the crowd!! Stand up and take a bow!! ~karen
Congratulations on your new design. It’s lovely!
Congratulations on the finish, it’s always so rewarding to be able to stand back and see the end result of all that hard work. Just stunningly beautiful designs, thanks for the chance.
I love your new roses pattern, rose items are my passion. Xx
Congrats on your beautiful roses pattern,you are so talented. I for sure am going to make this one. thanks for the chance in the draw
Today is ‘one day in may’and this is such a lovely pattern. Thanks for the chance! 😉
Melissa your designs and stitching are simply beautiful. I just love Roses and would so love to make your newest pattern. I check your blog everyday just to see what you have come up with. Thanks for your giveaway, and keep up the beautiful work.
THankyou Mellissa for your beautiful patterns I love the colours you use in your designs
Would love to win your beautiful pattern there is just something about roses.
Roses are my most favourite flower, and your new pattern is just delightful!!
Its a beautiful pattern and very generous of you to share them with others.
Really hope to see your patterns in Canada and Us soon, in the meantime, I checked your blog again and found this. I hope I’m not too late to enter this, given the difference in time!
Love your work!
Hi Melissa
Can we buy your patterns direct from you?
Hi Glenys, thank you for visiting my blog.
Im afraid that I dont have any patterns to sell directly. I deal directly with a distributor called Pattern Press. They sell wholesale to various stores across the world. The number of stockists is increasing quite quickly which has been great to see. I can direct you to a couple of Australian online stores.
http://www.hugsnkisses.net/one_day_in_may.htm Lori is looking after orders while Helen is in the US. Patterns are sent out with the minimal postage rate of a standard large letter.
http://quiltfabricdelights.com.au/ Sarah from Quilt Fabric Delights is also lovely to deal with. Type One Day In May into the search bar at the top left to find my designs.
Either of the stores can also provide you with my newest design As Roses Bloom ~ Mini Quilt and Cushion, if that is the pattern youre looking for. Being new, it hasnt been uploaded to their sites as yet. Just send them an email and theyll be able to send it out to you.
Thanks again for your enquiry…. hope the above information helps. There are more stockists listed on the left hand side of the blog.
Kind regards, Melissa